We're trying to make sure we have all of our bases covered.
2026 Catcher most likely going back to Headfirst in late June. great experience last year.
Other than Showball and PTW, is there any other well-run showcases we should consider? we are also targeted some college specific camps.
Thanks in advance!
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Perfect game and PBR are big in the midwest.
What are his measurables? Where does he project?
You have a PM
If you are doing a national HA search, the Headfirst, Showball, etc. plus school camps should do it. If you are wanting a more local school, PBR is better bang for the buck - in our state (back in the day) they had a showcase in late May, just after the HS season was over, that was attended by almost all of the local schools, who were actively looking for players.
@anotherparent posted:If you are doing a national HA search, the Headfirst, Showball, etc. plus school camps should do it.
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What are his target schools? Essentially, we need to know what "pond you are fishing in", and if your son has what those coaches are looking for. I agree with @anotherparent that Headfirst and others like it do a pretty good job IF your son is looking at mostly D3 schools that recruit nationally for academics + athletics. The more elite the academics and athletics the more difficult it is for the coach to recruit based on what Admissions will allow.
If your son is in a different category (D1), I would probably be taking my money and time elsewhere.
JMO. Good luck!
PS...It isn't very hard to find posters on here that took the HA Showcase and specifically targeted camps approach. My son did, and it was a very successful strategy for him. Did your son make some personal connections with coaches at HeadFirst last year? Is he still in touch with any of them now? What are they telling you? Is there a need to go any other HA Showcases as it typically is the same suspects taking more of your money. As you know these showcases aren't cheap.
